About Ana

Ana is a Portuguese violinist based in the UK.

Violinist

London

In June 2019 Ana was appointed as Tutti 2nd Violin at the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Prior to her appointment with the BBCSSO, in 2016/17 Ana was a member of Southbank Sinfonia – alongside this Ana developed a busy freelance career with orchestras including Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Tour Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Orquestra XXI and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Aside from her orchestral career, Ana also is also in demand as both a chamber musician and soloist, giving performances regularly in both the UK and Portugal. Born in Barcelos, Portugal, Ana started to play the violin at the age of six. Between 2007-2010 she attended ARTAVE, a leading school of young musicians in Portugal – where she studied with José Ricardo Reis. In 2010 Ana moved to London to study at the Royal College of Music where she learned from Lutsia Ibragimova, before completing a Masters degree in 2015 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama under the guidance of Krzysztof Smietana.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Pop, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Baroque, Early music, Vintage, Covers

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Instruments:

Violin

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Event types:

Recording session, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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Reviews

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Pauline F, 4 years ago

The Newham Philharmonic Orchestra booked Ana for a Newham Philharmonic course and performances and was extremely pleased with her playing, contributions and general attitude to the project.